Max Verstappen proved his class again as he finished second in the 2026 after starting the race from 21st spot after an engine change led to a penalty for him. The four-time world champion gained. Max Verstappen finished second in the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos on Sunday, after climbing 19 places from 21st on the starting grid. Lando Norris won for McLaren, while Verstappen's.